He did work for the channel during the World Cup in Russia and his new fortnightly show begins early next month.

"The show will offer unique analysis from the Portuguese managerial great on all the week's Champions League action, as well as special insight into the biggest talking points in the world of football," an RT statement said.

It will be broadcast for the first time after the first set of round-of-16 second-leg matches have finished on March 7 and run until the final on June 1.